Vinyl: Brian Eno - Before And After Science - UK First Pressing Vinyl LP + Art Prints

I am selling off parts of my 3,000+ record collection, encompassing prog, psyche, folk, krautrock and hard rock, all of which are original or first pressings. The large majority of my records are in excellent to near-mint condition, and all play without any loud pops, repeating tics or skips. All of my listings have low starting bids and reasonable 'buy-it-now' prices. My grading is strict and, unless a record is sealed, I play-grade everything on a high-end turntable.

Artist/Band: Brian Eno

Title: Before And After Science

Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Label: Polydor Records

Catalogue Number: 2302 071

Pressing Information: First pressing with A/3 B/2 matrix numbers and a portfolio of four offset art prints by Peter Schmidt. "GONE BEFORE TO THAT UNKNOWN AND SILENT SHORE" and "ARCANE BENEFITS OF CREED", etched in the run-outs

Description

Side B looks near-mint. There are 2 superficial hairlines on side A and a couple of superficial smudges, but these do not affect playback. I heard a few sporadic light tics during the quieter tracks on side B, but these are not loud and never overpower the music. Otherwise, the vinyl plays cleanly throughout without any loud pops or skips. Excellent sound.

The cover is close to near-mint - just a faint hint of ringwear on the rear near the top seam, a tiny bumped corner and slight discolouration due to age. Otherwise, very few signs of wear with clean seams and all spine text clear and legible. Also includes the original poly-lined inner sleeve which has all seams intact.

Comes complete with the portfolio of art prints that only came with early pressings. The prints have discoloured with age, and were clearly mounted at some point, as can be evidenced by the staining on the rear of the prints left by the mounting tape. Removal of the tape has also led to a little bit of paper loss, but this all on the rear of the prints, not on the front. The fronts of the prints are relatively clean, apart from one small spot of paper loss on one of the prints (see photo 14). The original folder housing the prints is clean without any tears or creases.

Shipping

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